ALCON;
If you find yourselves here, then you have my gratitude... And my apologies~
Thank you for dipping your feet into the tangle of my world. I truly hope I can bring, if nothing else, a little entertainment to you and yours. This project is not of professional grade, as I have little to no formal training/education in the fields of writing and literature.
What I do have is a lifetime experience of RP & Gaming, a love of lore and worldbuilding, and a deep appreciation for stories of all types. Traditional Novels, RPG's, even Manga and Anime. All labors of love have a place with me. And there's a lot of worlds kicking around inside my head that have each left their mark.
In the end, that's what this project is at its core. A place for me to record the many moving pieces of the world and characters that live inside, to create a lasting legacy from the painstaking hours of effort and creativity devoted to the world by myself, my friends, and my players, that it might become something more than just a memory we share amongst ourselves-- but an expansive and available story that others might enjoy. To share our passion and with any luck, brighten a few smiles for people beyond ourselves.
I apologize now for the haphazard nature of my writing.
Although my aim is for the story to take the general style and shape of a Light Novel, some of it has been compiled from recorded game events, some of it has been adapted from RP interactions, and much of it is simply written straight from my soul to the page.
Unfortunately, adding to the chaos is the fact that one of my most common practices is not supported here on Wattpad.
Over years of Tabletop and RP oriented gameplay, I have developed the habit of color-coding my dialogue.
It's a crutch in some ways, to be sure... But I have found it to be greatly functional AND endearing, assisting in providing recognition and attachment to characters and their speech. As I copy my writing over to this site, it will sadly lose its colour-- this may muddy the waters in some dialogue sequences... And while I will admit this is a fault in my writing, I will also admit that it is not one I will be changing anytime soon. Whoops.
Ultimately, it will be FAR from perfect. Those of you with formal writing experience may very well bleed from the eyes. I am truly sorry and beg your lenience.
I would ask that you would be patient with me. Over time I will do my best to edit things down, clean them up, and sharpen the edges.. But my writing comes sparingly when opportunity permits, given my full-time service in other fields. Still, my heart is in this work and I truly hope it can serve as a pleasant distraction despite its imperfections.
May it bring some level of enjoyment to you, nomatter how small~
~Shadowkitty
*(If you enjoy the reading, please leave a star~ ♡ ☆)
**My writing is also at home on Royal Road, as well as World Anvil's manuscripts function, a tool I have used in many capacities to bring order to my campaigns and to my writing. Also, both of these platforms support color coded text. Just saying~ :3
https://www.worldanvil.com/author/Shadowkitty
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/49445/the-dungeon-crawlers-academy#toc
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The Dungeon Crawler's Academy
FantasyIn a time past, an ancient void threatened all of reality. Defeated by Gods and Heroes, what now remains of the surviving worlds has settled into a relative peace. The 'Final Reality', also known as the Ninth Reality, has become the last bastion o...
